‘Catfish’ Star Ashley Sawyer Dead At 23

by Rickey Yaneza on May 3, 2016 at 12:13 am

Ashley Sawyer, subject of MTV’s “Catfish”, has died. She was 23.

Sawyer was in an episode with Michael Fortunato back in 2013. Fortunato unexpectedly died in 2013 of a pulmonary embolism at age 26, just one month after their episode aired.

In a statement to PEOPLE, MTV said: “MTV is deeply saddened to learn that Ashley Sawyer has passed away. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.”

Source: MTV

Shocked and saddened by the death of Ashley Sawyer. So sweet and kind. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family. ?? pic.twitter.com/fC6qG84gfC

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